Citrus-Spiced Couscous

Aug 3, 2009

Tip: When shopping for turkey breast at the deli counter, ask for a piece cut from a whole store-roasted breast instead of the pressed deli-meat variety, which is typically quite salty and often filled with preservatives. If your store doesn't have it, omit the salt in this recipe.

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Cal/Serv:
525

Yields:
4

Prep Time:
0
hours
15
mins

Total Time:
0
hours
25
mins

Ingredients

1
orange

2
medium carrots

1
small onion

1/2
tsp.
ground cumin

1/4
tsp.
ground cinnamon

1
can reduced sodium chicken broth

1/4
c.
water

1
package couscous

1/4
c.
blanched, slivered almonds

1
package frozen peas

8
oz.
skinless, boneless roasted turkey breast

1/2
c.
fresh mint leaves

salt

Directions

From orange, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1/3 cup juice. In microwave-safe large bowl, combine carrots, onion, oil, cumin, and cinnamon. Microwave on High 5 to 6 minutes or until carrots and onion are just softened.

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